Recreation Supervisor - Programming

The City of Livonia is an Equal Opportunity Employer

SALARY INFORMATION

$48,401.60 - 56,409.60 Annually

Starting Salary: $48,401.60

• After Six Months of Successful Employment: $49,441.60
• After One Year of Successful Employment: $50,252.80
• Maximum salary is achieved after four successful years of employment.
  
  

Note: Annual salary adjustments may also occur, based on collective bargaining agreements.

Job Responsibilities

This employee is responsible for the planning and operation of contracted and in-house programs, Kid Quarters, and assists in managing outdoor pool facilities and staff. Duties include:

• Program classes for youth through adults at the Recreation Center with independent contractors or staff
• Plan and implement recreational programs
• Evaluate and make appropriate recommendations for future programs
• Oversee the operation of Kid Quarters
• Hire, train, and supervise at-will employees
• Assist in marketing and promoting programs by providing information for "Connections" Magazine and the City of Livonia's website
• Prepare budget and cost recovery
• Prepare reports for management
• Prepare purchase requests and bid specifications for improvements
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Minimum Qualifications And Application Process

By the closing date of this announcement, applicants must:

• Be a citizen of the United States or resident alien with the right to work in the United States; and
• Possess and maintain valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record; and
• Have a high school diploma or its equivalent; and
• Have an associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school and at least two years of related experience and training; or
• Possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with one year of relevant work experience.
  
  

NOTE: Lifeguard certification, LGI, WSI, or Instructor Trainer is preferred.

NOTE: Copy of degree and/or official college transcript must be submitted at time of application. Original degree or official transcripts must be submitted at time of interview.

PARTS OF EXAMINATION AND WEIGHTS

Interview - 100%*

• In the event the number of qualified applicants exceeds eight an evaluation will be made and the eight applicants with the most appropriate and relevant combination of experience and training will be invited to the interview. In the event there are three or fewer qualified candidates, the examination may be waived. Candidates must pass the interview in order to be placed on the eligible list.
  
  

Knowledge/Experience With

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Registration software (preferred)
• Aquatic operations
• Certified in Lifeguarding, LGI, or WSI (preferred)
  
  

Ability To

• Manage/supervise part-time staff
• Plan and oversee multiple programs and events at the same time
• Work a flexible schedule that will include nights and weekends
  
  

NOTE: At the time of appointment, applicants are required to pass a pre-employment medical examination conducted by a physician authorized by the City of Livonia.

PURPOSE: The purpose of this examination is to establish an eligible list to fill current, future, regular, and/or temporary vacancies.

HOW TO APPLY: Applications can be completed anytime online at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/livonia. If work experience and/or specific skills are listed as qualifications, it will be the responsibility of the applicant to describe their experience and/or skills sufficientlyintheEducationandWorkExperiencesectionsoftheapplicationsothatitmaybedetermined if they meet the stated qualifications. Applicants who do not comply will be disqualified from further consideration. Attachments or resumes are not accepted in place of completing the information requested on the official application. Applicants will be notified by e-mail of the next steps in the examination process.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Appointees must satisfactorily complete a [six-month, one-year, two-year*] probationary period before the appointment will be considered regular.

The following is a brief overview of the benefits offered for this position. A new employee orientation will occur for each new, regular employee and will include detailed information about the benefit offerings.

PAID TIME OFF

Employees receive vacation and sick time based on their years of service. New employees accrue vacation and sick time at a rate of eight hours per month. Upon completion of the six-month probationary period, employees are also entitled to three personal business days each year.

There are thirteen paid holidays each calendar year: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, President’s Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Eve.

Medical Benefits

Medical and prescription drug coverage is offered through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. An employee has the choice between three Community Blue PPO plans and pays a monthly premium determined annually during each open-enrollment period which is in January of each year. New employees are eligible for medical coverage the first of the month following 30 days of employment.

The City also allows full-time employees who have health insurance through another provider to opt out of the City’s medical coverage and receive $1,000 per year (paid monthly) in lieu of coverage.

DENTAL & VISION

Dental and vision insurance are also available for regular employees through Delta Dental and EyeMed, respectively. The employee pays a monthly premium determined annually during each open-enrollment period which is in January of each year. New employees are eligible for these insurances the first of the month following employment.

LIFE INSURANCE

The City covers the premium of a Life Insurance policy in the amount of one times the annual base salary plus $2,000.00 for full-time employees. Coverage begins the first of the month following 30 days of employment.

DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLAN

The City offers a Defined Contribution (401a) plan which is currently administered by Empower Retirement. Employees contribute 4.5% with a contribution rate of 12% from the City. Contributions for new employees begin six months from the date of hire. The City’s contributions and earnings on those contributions are vested after four years of service.

Employees who wish to contribute more than 4.5% can open a Deferred Compensation (457) plan which is also administered by Empower Retirement.

RETIREMENT HEALTH SAVINGS PLAN

The City has established a Retirement Health Savings Plan for employees to assist with healthcare related costs in retirement. The Employee contributes 2% of their pay and the City contributes $90 per paycheck to this Plan. The City’s contributions and earnings on those contributions are vested after four years of service.

CLOTHING VOUCHER

Each regular, general employee who does not otherwise receive a clothing allowance and has completed the six-month probationary period is eligible for a $100 clothing voucher each fiscal year to purchase departmental-approved clothing.

Voluntary Supplemental Benefits

Employees are eligible to enroll in the City’s voluntary supplemental benefit program which offers accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and short-term disability coverage along with, identity theft protection and legal assistance.

01

I possess a high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED)

• Yes
• No
  
  

02

I have an associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school and at least two years of related experience and training.

• Yes
• No
  
  

03

I have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with one year of relevant work experience.

• Yes
• No
  
  

04

I hold Lifeguard certification, LGI, WSI, or Instructor Trainer.

• Yes
• No
• Required Question